OREGON, NATIONAL LEADER

Oregon has emerged as a leader and economic hub of renewable energy and clean technology innovation, but there is much more work that needs to be done.

SIGNIFICANT THREAT

Significant threats and risks to Oregon’s economy ranging from warming temperatures, wildfires, drought, depleting snowpack and ocean acidification. These global and local risks have direct impact on the immediate and long term health of Oregon’s diverse economy including agriculture, fisheries, recreational, financial, energy and natural resource industries.

STATEWIDE CHALLENGE

Advancing and endorsing a statewide climate policy that encompasses a price on carbon emissions with reinvestment into Oregon communities and infrastructure provides a significant opportunity for Oregonians and businesses to address climate change head-on while being at the forefront of clean technology innovation and economic competitiveness.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a forum for Oregon industry leaders to collaborate in policy and business engagements aimed at promoting investment, job creation, competitiveness and economic growth towards Oregon’s low carbon economy.

Key Principles

Oregon Business for Climate is a statewide organization focused on mobilizing industry support and business leadership toward advancing climate policy and instituting a price on carbon emissions while strengthening Oregon’s economy. See our key principles HERE